100 Questions & Answers About Lymphedema

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Edition: 1st
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2009-09-09
Publisher(s): Jones & Bartlett Learning
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Summary

It is estimated that as many as 4 million Americans suffer from primary or secondary lymphedema.  According to the American Cancer Society, of the two million breast cancer survivors in the U.S., approximately 400,000 must cope with lymphedema on a daily basis.  100 Questions & Answers About Lymphedema provides answers to the most common questions from patients and family members about lymphedema, a painful chronic swelling of the extremities, often associated with cancer treatment. 

Table of Contents

Part1 The Basics
Part2 Risk Factors for Lymphedema
Part3 Diagnosis and Differential Diagnosis
Part4 Treatment of Lymphedema
Part5 Lifelong Commitment to Managing Lymphedema
Part6 Psychosocial Issues
Part7 Genetics and Lymphedema
Part8 Legislative and Reimbursement Issues

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